EMInclusion: Integrating Language and Content for Egalitarian Higher Education
In an increasingly interconnected world, English-medium instruction (EMI) and Other Languages as a Medium of Instruction (OLMI) have emerged as key strategies for facilitating international communication and collaboration. However, their implementation often raises questions about linguistic diversity and inclusiveness, presenting both challenges and opportunities for educators, policymakers, and society at large.
The 8th ICLHE Conference will focus on the complexities of EMI/OLMI, welcoming contributions incorporating other languages to enrich discussions regarding ensuring equitable participation in HE. By bringing educators, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders together, we seek to promote meaningful conversations and collaborations that go beyond linguistic/content boundaries. Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive workshops, we hope to take stock of current approaches and innovations in EMI/OLMI while also sharing practices that support greater inclusivity in HE.
The vision for the 2025 Conference is to contribute to the development of a more inclusive and dynamic HE system. We aim to explore how EMI/OLMI can be used as a tool to foster linguistic inclusion rather than exclusion. By presenting case studies, research findings, and policy considerations, we hope to deepen our understanding of how language shapes educational experiences.
Ultimately, our goal is to advance the dialogue on linguistic integration in HE, where language is not a barrier but a bridge to equal opportunities. We encourage participants to actively engage, share their research, and collaborate on strategies that position language as a unifying force, enhancing the educational experience for all.
Conference Dates:
Sept. 24th to 27th, 2025
Venue:
Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre (UFCSPA) - Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Conference leading co-organising HE institutions:
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) and Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre (UFCSPA) Important dates:
Start of submissions: 10th December 2024
Deadline for submissions: 16th March 2025
Start of registrations: 20th January 2025
Notification of acceptances: 27th February 2025
Early Bird registration deadline: 31st March 2025
Regular registration deadline: 31st July 2025
Late registration deadline: 24th September 2025
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